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"I know I'm supposed to hate this guy. . . but I can't! " So howled (or so we'd like to imagine, anyway) the fans who filled out the latest poll from data wizards Charapedia, who, for the latest round of anime polling, have asked their followers, ...

The official website of the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Chika Umino's Sangatsu no Lion/March Comes in Like a Lion shogi-themed manga today announced that it will premiere on NHK General TV at 23:00 on October 8 (JST).

Kodansha announced that Attack on Titan has more than 60 million copies in print. Just last year the series had 52 million copies in print. Whether the numbers are just for Japan or worldwide was not made clear, but it is a milestone achievement H...

Capcom has announced a collaboration with Nintendo to bring The Legend of Zelda-themed costumes and accessories to Monster Hunter Stories. That includes the "Hero's Sword" and "Hero's Shield" for the protagonist, and the horse Epona, as well.

"At that moment, I understood what it means to feel like I'd rather die," wrote a young Japanese woman, recalling the trauma she suffered as a pre-teen, over having sex with a man to earn funds to repay what she thought was a debt.

Characterised by its infusion of vivid colours, imaginative storylines and vibrant graphics, anime is a distinctive part of Japanese popular culture and an icon of its modern artistry. For Andrew Partridge, director of local festival Scotland Love...

ViVid Strike expands the world of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha into an all-new original anime, which will star two new characters, together with Nanoha and Fate's daughter, Vivio, and her friend, Einhard.

Whenever you hear or read Square Enix, the first thing that comes to mind is the legendary Final Fantasy series that has dominated the JRPG world since time immemorial. While Square Enix has top notch support for consoles, they also have a lot of ...

The 20th anniversary of Pokémon continues in September with the latest mythical give-away. This time, it's a Victini, who is being distributed on the Nintendo Network. Be Victorious with Victini! SEPTEMBER 1-24 |Nintendo Network Add the charm and ...

Xseed released their newest trailer for Akiba's Beat with a look at some of its localized English version, featuring a highlight on Saki Hoshino, the innocent daydreamer. As previously detailed in the Japanese character highlight, Saki enjoys the ...

Puyo Puyo Chronicle extended debut trailer Another look at the puzzle action RPG. Sega has released an extended version of the debut trailer for its 3DS puzzle game, Puyo Puyo Chronicle. If you missed it, read up on the game here.

Back in February Show By Rock! ! , Geechs and Sanrio's mobile rhythm video game that inspired the anime of the same name, introduced a new band. Mysteriously appearing in MIDICITY with melodies as sharp as a knife, delicate vocals as transparent a...

The official YouTube channel for Fuji TV's Noitamina block began streaming a second promotional video for the television anime adaptation of Shion Miura's The Great Passage (Fune wo Amu or lit. To Compile A Ship) novel on Friday.

Sega opened their website for Tokyo Game Show 2016 with a look at some of their titles they'll showcase at the big event starting on September 15, 2016. Below is a look at the list of Sega titles: Puyo Puyo Chronicle - 3DS (Playable Demo, New Trai...

Sep1 You can't keep a good Illya down. . . Well, I complained about expositional narration last episode. . . looks like I might have been a week to soon. . . ? But that's alright, let's wrestle this thing.

Marvelous released two new trailers for their upcoming Musou-style action game, Fate/Extella, with a look at some gameplay action for CuChulainn and Li Shuwen. Cu Chulainn Li Shuwen You can catch the previous gameplay trailers with Nero Claudius, ...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Riichi Kageyama's web manga series Kiitarou Shonen no Youkai Enikki (Young Kiitarou's Youkai Picture Diary) today announced its premiere schedule for October 5 and five main voice cast i...

The spin-off anime for Strike Witches titled Brave Witches will be premiering in Japan on October 5 for the fall 2016 season, according to its official site. Brave Witches like Strike Witches is set in an alternate Earth, where teenage girls who c...

The official YouTube channel for 36-year-old popular anime voice actress Nana Mizuki has posted a seven-minute digest video from her upcoming two live DVD/Blu-ray, "NANA MIZUKI LIVE GALAXY 2016 GENESIS/FRONTIER" to be released in Japan on Septembe...

Square Enix announced Kai-ri Sei Million Arthur VR, an upcoming VR version of the popular card game that boasts 14 million downloads on smartphone. Here's a first look at the game in work, set for release in Japan in Spring 2017.

Three-member anime voice actress idol unit Earphones has posted a four-minute music video for their upcoming 4th single "Arakajime Ushinawareta Bokura no Ballad" (Our ballad that was lost beforehand) on their official YouTube channel.

Mobius Final Fantasy, the smartphone Final Fantasy launched on August 3, has surpassed more than three million worldwide downloads outside of Japan, Square Enix announced. The new coincides with the announcement of a new update launching September 8.

Just two more months until the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon and the new videos and reveals just keep coming. This new trailer shows off a new Alola form, the Alola Rattata. A couple new Z Moves were also shown for Raichu and Munchlax, which wil...

Nintendo has detailed the game modes set to appear in Mario Party: Star Rush, its 3DS-bound Mario Party game due out on November 4. Mario Party: Star Rush features seven modes, including Toad Scramble, where everyone plays as a Toad, but Mushroom ...

Nintendo announced Tank Troopers, an upcoming 3DS eShop tank game, which releases in Winter 2016. The game features competitive local and online play. More details soon. Read more stories about Nintendo 3DS on Siliconera.

Nintendo revealed Toon Zelda is joining Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends, along with other new features in the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks DLC pack that releases today. The DLC features a new playable character with Toon Zelda, a ...

During this morning's Nintendo Direct presentation, the company announced Yoshi's Woolly World for Nintendo 3DS, featuring all the stages from the Wii U version and more. The game adds new features with Poochy, including a new Poochy Pup element.